Free seminar planned for joint pain sufferers

Tuesday

Nov 28, 2017 at 12:01 AMNov 28, 2017 at 11:55 AM

Area residents suffering from hip and knee pain are invited to attend a free "Munch and Learn" presented Dec. 8 by orthopaedic surgeon Dominic J. Peters, M.D. The program, "Living With Joint Pain," will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room of the DD & Velma Davis YMCA, 45 McClurg Road in Boardman.

During the seminar, Peters will present an overview of the causes of hip and knee pain, and discuss a range of treatment options from managing joint pain symptoms at home to his advanced anterior hip replacement technique. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided, and pre-registration is required by calling the Boardman YMCA at 330-480-5656.

Understanding Joint Pain

"People are living longer and want to stay active as they age," Peters explained. "This is especially true for Baby Boomers, who face the increased pain of arthritis and wear and tear on their joints; which causes them to look for ways to improve their quality of life and maintain their fitness levels.

"As a person’s cartilage thins and the bones of a joint begin rubbing against each other, daily pain often increases and forces people to slow down. This triggers a downward spiral of more pain, less activity and weight gain; which can lead to disability and a greater risk of heart disease and diabetes."

New Anterior Approach to Hip Surgery

Fellowship trained in adult hip and knee arthritis replacement surgery, Peters brings an advanced procedure to the region called anterior hip replacement. Currently performed by about 20 percent of orthopaedic surgeons across the country, this innovative procedure involves making an incision at the front of the hip instead of going through the buttocks or the side of the hip. The difference with the anterior approach is how the surgeon opens the body to reach the hip joint.

"The anterior surgical approach is used to reach the hip socket, one of the body’s largest joints, without cutting through major muscle groups," Dr. Peters added. "This type of hip replacement does not require splitting or dividing muscles and tendons from the femur — the longest bone in the body — in order to access the hip joint. Because the major muscle groups of the hip are largely left untouched, this surgery is considered to be muscle sparing.

"We’re seeing more study results that show patients recover quicker, have less post-operative pain, discontinue use of a cane or walker sooner, and return to their normal walking pattern earlier. Because the major muscle groups remain intact, people don’t need to limit their movements as much during their recovery period and can perform daily activities like bending over or crossing their legs."

Peters is affiliated with Salem Orthopaedic Surgery, a practice operated by the SCH Professional Corporation. His office is located in the Orthopaedic Bone & Joint Center on the first floor of Salem Regional Medical Center, 1995 E. State St. in Salem. For more information about the services provided, call 330-332-7840 or visit www.salemorthopaedicsurgery.com.

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